Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) Lazio

Fishery Officer (Aquaculture)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) (2403202) Job Posting

Date: 16/Oct/2024

Closure Date

06/Nov/2024, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFI

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 1028863

CCOG Code: 1H05

Organizational Setting

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction.

The position is located in the Technology and Production Team (NFIAT) in the Sustainable Aquaculture area of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer (Environment and Climate Change)/NFIAT Team Leader in the Sustainable Aquaculture area.

Technical Focus

The Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) will support the preparation and implementation of aquaculture development plans and programmes that seek to optimize sustainable aquaculture practices.

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions

Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical data. Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports. Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies. Participates in the development of improved technical tools, methodologies, and systems. Collaborates in capacity development activities within Members. Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices. Supports resource mobilization activities. Specific Functions

Contributes to the preparation and implementation of sustainable aquaculture development programmes. Contributes to characterization and conservation of aquatic genetic resources. Contributes to the development of sustainable hatchery and breeding technology. Contributes to initiatives on aquaculture innovation. Contributes to work on aquaculture hatchery technology and seed supply chain development. Performs any other duties as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Advanced university degree in aquaculture, fisheries, marine sciences, or related disciplines. Five years of relevant experience in aquaculture project development. Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language. Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work. Experience of aquaculture hatchery and seed supply. Strong knowledge of management of genetic resources for aquaculture. Experience in drafting technical reports and organizing international meetings. HOW TO APPLY

Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile. Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. For assistance, create a registration with FAO's client support team:

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